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Conveyancing in Malmesbury : Keep it Local

Reasons to use our Malmesbury conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Malmesbury conveyancers work in conjunction with Malmesbury estate agents, property finders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to home movers every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible
  • 2 Regardless alternative lawyers may claim it just might be necessary to attend your solicitor to sign legal papers. There are various parties with with an interest in a conveyancing transaction without needing to add the postman into the mix.
  • 3 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often based many miles away with limited appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Malmesbury
  • 4 Malmesbury lawyer are the key to a successful Malmesbury conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 5 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Malmesbury are familiar with the local issues specific to Malmesbury and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Malmesbury since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Malmesbury

We are acquiring a newly built apartment in Malmesbury and my solicitor is advising me that she is duty bound to the mortgage company to reveal incentives from the seller. The Estate Agents are hassling me to exchange and I would rather not prolong the conveyancing. is my lawyer playing by the book?

You should not exchange unless you have been advised to do so by your solicitor. A precondition to being on a mortgage company panel is to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook specifications. The CML Conveyancing Handbook requires that your lawyer have the appropriate Disclosure of Incentive form completed by the developer and accepted by your lender.

In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Malmesbury? Why is this being asked of me?

Malmesbury conveyancing solicitors and indeed property practitioners throughout the UK have an obligation under money laundering regulations to check the ID of any client with a view to ensure that clients are who they say they are.

Conveyancing clients are required to supply two forms of certified ID; proof of identity (usually a Passport or Driving Licence) and proof of address (usually a Bank Statement no older than three months).

Evidence of source of funds is also necessary under the money laundering regulations as lawyers have a duty to check that the monies you are using to purchase a property (be it the exchange deposit or the full purchase monies where you are buying mortgage free) has originated from a reputable source (such as an inheritance) rather than the fruits of illegitimate behaviour.

I am purchasing a semi-detached house in Malmesbury. Can I do my own conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Malmesbury you will have to appoint a solicitor on your bank's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Malmesbury.

I have been told that property searches are the primary cause of stalling in Malmesbury conveyancing transactions. Is this right?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the top 10 causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are not likely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Malmesbury.

I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and identified one round the corner in Malmesbury I like with open areas and station nearby, however it only has 51 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Malmesbury suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a lease with such few years left?

Should you need a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term will likely be an issue. Reduce the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the premises for a minimum of twenty four months you could request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.

Your search tool is useful but there are many lawyers listed near Malmesbury being on the mortgage company conveyancing panel. It would be a lot more helpful if you could recommend a specific firm on the bank approved panel?

We do not recommend specific Malmesbury firms as the right Malmesbury conveyancing firm for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with Malmesbury knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. We recommend that you speak to 3 or 4 lawyers listed before you make your choice..

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Malmesbury regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Malmesbury but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Richard T Bate & Co, 20 Market Place, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8DD

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Malmesbury regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Malmesbury but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Wykeham & Co Property Lawyers, Trey House, SN15 5EP

Typically, Malmesbury conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title unregistered or registered
  • Ordering Malmesbury searches with respect to the title
  • Considering the draft contract and other documentation forwarded by the seller’s lawyer
  • Submitting queries with the owner’s lawyer
  • Negotiating the purchase contract
  • Reviewing replies supplied by the seller to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (if appropriate)
  • Drawing up and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the transfer of ownership and the mortgage (if appropriate) at the Land Registry.

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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